# Dark Bird Films

> Award-winning film production house and creative agency based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2016 by Pratheek Shetty.

## About

Dark Bird Films is a full-service production house and creative agency headquartered in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2016 by filmmaker Pratheek Shetty, the company has grown into a creative force behind some of the most striking visual stories in Indian cinema and brand storytelling.

## Founder — Pratheek Shetty

Pratheek Shetty is an award-winning filmmaker, editor, cinematographer, and creative director from Udupi, Karnataka, India. He is the founder of Dark Bird Films. His notable work includes:

- **Editor** — Kantara (2022), directed by Rishab Shetty. Pan-India blockbuster with 100M+ trailer views. Produced by Hombale Films.
- **Editor** — 777 Charlie (2022), directed by Kiranraj K. Produced by Paramvah Studios. 26M+ trailer views.
- **Cinematographer** — Gandhada Gudi (2022), a docudrama featuring the late Puneeth Rajkumar. Produced by Paramvah Studios & PRK Productions.
- **Editor** — Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale Kasargodu (2018). National Award-winning film directed by Rishab Shetty.
- **Editor** — Kotee (2024). Directed by Ramesh Aravind.
- **Director** — Music video work for 3-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej's album "Divine Tides."
- **Editor & DOP** — 100+ ad films and brand campaigns for clients including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zomato, Flipkart, Myntra, PhonePe, Swiggy, and more.

## Four Divisions

### Dark Bird Films (Film Production)
Feature film production & support, ad films & commercials, music videos, property walkthrough films, brand & campaign films, documentaries, product & launch videos, and founder stories.

### Dark Bird Socials (Digital Marketing)
AI digital marketing, influencer marketing, paid media strategy, founder branding & social presence, social media management & community growth, campaign planning & execution, and real estate digital marketing.

### Dark Bird Designs (Brand & Visual Design)
Website & landing page design, brand identity & visual kits, social media templates & illustrations, 3D modelling, WhatsApp stickers & digital swag, and motion design & short-form animations.

### Dark Bird Labs (AI & Innovation)
AI short films, AI commercials & concept films, AI launch trailers, AI music videos, AI-generated visual experiments, and marketing automation & AI agents.

## Notable Clients

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hombale Films, Paramvah Studios, Jio Studios, Zomato, Flipkart, Myntra, PhonePe, Swiggy, Hangyo Ice Cream, and 100+ other brands.

## Awards & Recognition

- National Award — Best Film (SHPSK, 2018) — Pratheek Shetty as Editor
- Kantara — Highest-grossing Kannada film of all time
- Grammy Award-winning album "Divine Tides" by Ricky Kej — Pratheek Shetty as Director
- 777 Charlie — Pan-India theatrical release across 5 languages

## Contact

- Website: https://darkbirdfilms.com
- Email: management@darkbirdfilms.com
- Phone: +91 91089 55609
- Location: HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, India
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/darkbirdsocials
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@darkbirdfilms
- LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dark-bird-b33321396
- IMDB (Pratheek Shetty): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10035706/